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National Loot

mknezmknez Posts: 1,992 ✭✭✭
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As always, the best part of the National is not what you see or buy, or see others buy, but catching up with friends and making new ones.
I won't name names in order to protect the innocent (and in case I forget anyone). But I had a great time talking cards, sports, life with a bunch of people.

Here is a group photo of the loot I brought home:

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And some close ups

Mostly rookies (and a few Jim Browns)

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Some autos, PSA graded FB Cello packs, and a second year Tittle
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Can't wait for the next one!

A few wax and cello boxes I picked up, all football except for one.
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Comments

  • BPorter26BPorter26 Posts: 3,499 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Mike... I hoped you drove if not how did you get that on the plane?
    "EVERYBODY LOVE EVERYBODY IT SAYS IT RIGHT THERE ON THE WALL" - JACKIE MOON
  • mknezmknez Posts: 1,992 ✭✭✭
    I did drive Bobby. I didn't even take a picture of the stuff I picked up at the BBCE warehouse on my way home Saturday!

    Great seeing you again!

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  • DanBessetteDanBessette Posts: 6,421 ✭✭✭
    Mike, thats a huge haul! I shudder to think what it cost you. The Jim Brown cards are my favorites. Rip those boxes up! One question: What's with the 54 Bowman Jim Piersall that says "Ted Williams" on the label?
  • BPorter26BPorter26 Posts: 3,499 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Thank God Mike. It was great seeing you as always. BTW great haul.
    "EVERYBODY LOVE EVERYBODY IT SAYS IT RIGHT THERE ON THE WALL" - JACKIE MOON
  • mknezmknez Posts: 1,992 ✭✭✭
    Dan - this one? I bought the flip, not the card image

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  • mknezmknez Posts: 1,992 ✭✭✭
    double post

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  • DavidPuddyDavidPuddy Posts: 3,485 ✭✭✭
    Nice stuff Mike. Love those cellos!
    "The Sipe market is ridiculous right now"
    CDsNuts, 1/9/15
  • MantleFan23MantleFan23 Posts: 698 ✭✭✭✭
    Awesome haul!! Congrats on all the great pickups!
    Jeremy
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,710 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Impressive array!


    Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
  • DoublestrikerDoublestriker Posts: 547 ✭✭
    Awesome Stuff Mike! I didn't realize you bought that much. It was great catching up with you.
  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭
    Nice purchases Mike. Enjoy them!
    STAY HEALTHY!

    Doug

    Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
  • belzbelz Posts: 1,217 ✭✭✭
    Wow...well done!!!
    "Wots Uh The Deal" by Pink Floyd
  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,423 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Hiya Mike

    I enjoyed meeting you and other great members at CU!!!!

    That was quite a haul - I'm still on the road and will post my pickups - nothing like yours tho!!!

    Congratulations.
    Mike
  • thunderdanthunderdan Posts: 3,036 ✭✭✭
    Mike, great seeing you at the PSA luncheon as always. At least you got all the humor.
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  • RookieHOFersRookieHOFers Posts: 733 ✭✭✭
    Awesome haul there Mike. I really enjoyed going to dinner with you and catching up. Congrats again on all the great changes to your life. Hope to see you next year.
    Matt
    I collect: 80’s Rookies and 86 Fleer Basketball
  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,423 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Mike, great seeing you at the PSA luncheon as always. At least you got all the humor. >>

    Unfortunately for me, I was starting to nod off at the luncheon - well kinda.

    I noticed a few heading for the door and if they hadn't - fortunately - wrapped it up? I'm sure there would've been more.

    For me, I compare the luncheon to being on the floor, going to the john and then hitting the hand drying blower - no one ever goes the distance.
    Mike
  • slum22slum22 Posts: 2,594 ✭✭✭✭
    Mike,

    Are those two 77 unopened wax boxes!? I love all the pickups, especially the 81 wax box and the Jim Brown cards. Thanks for sharing.

    Eta: Are those also two 89 Pro Set II boxes!? Super fun rip. I ripped a box a couple months ago and it was a blast. Like a time machine! I finally got my grades and I popped a PSA 10 Barry from my box. Should be getting my card next week.
    Steve
  • elsnortoelsnorto Posts: 2,012 ✭✭
    That's an impressive haul, Mike, congrats on some great additions.

    But there ought to be a rule about having 1977/1979/1981 Topps Football wax boxes pictured separately from the likes of 1989/1990/1991 Topps Football cello boxes! image

    The 1977, 1979, & 1981 boxes aren't BBCE wrapped... but at least a couple look to have cellophane wrap. Old school BBCE plain cellophane wrapped?

    That 62T card is easily my favorite Jimmy Brown card. Such a great set, but those unforgiving black borders and centering issues keep me away from chasing it.

    Also love that 2nd year Tittle. Both Tittle and 1951 Bowman don't seem to get as much hobby love as they deserve.

    Agree with others on 1989 Pro Set II boxes... the price point makes them hard to beat for cheap nostalgic fun with that terrific rookie crop.

    So for the unopened stuff... what are you planning on ripping vs. keeping sealed?

    Snorto~
  • ssollarsssollars Posts: 933 ✭✭✭✭
    Wow, that's a pretty nice haul...
  • cincyredlegscincyredlegs Posts: 2,032 ✭✭✭
    Dang Mike, was there anything left by the time you got done? image

    Seriously, great haul. Nice 79 FB cello. Although, the only thing I see wrong with the pictures is their is WAY to much Indians stuff and no Reds items. image

    Mark
    Project:

    T206 Set - 300/524
  • ThoseBackPagesThoseBackPages Posts: 4,871 ✭✭
    Not Horrible Mike! image

    Great seeing you Mr Jim Brown image
    Big Fan of: HOF Post War RC, Graded RCs
    WTB: PSA 1 - PSA 3 Centered, High Eye Appeal 1950's Mantle
  • vintagefunvintagefun Posts: 1,974 ✭✭✭
    Mike - Great meeting you. Incredible haul.

    Loving the 70s football...and that 62 Brown in particular.

    Nice work.

    Jim
    52-90 All Sports, Mostly Topps, Mostly HOF, and some assorted wax.
  • cpamikecpamike Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭
    My National is never complete without seeing Mike each day. Great haul of unopened, but those Jimmy Browns ain't bad either. image

    Next year will be here before we know it.
    "The woods are lovely, dark and deep.
    But I have promises to keep,
    And miles to go before I sleep,
    And miles to go before I sleep."

    "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."

    Collecting:
    Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,423 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>My National is never complete without seeing Mike each day. Great haul of unopened, but those Jimmy Browns ain't bad either. image

    Next year will be here before we know it. >>

    Easy to say when you're a youngster Mike.

    I'm getting a bit protective of those years at this point. image
    Mike
  • heritageheritage Posts: 2,662 ✭✭✭
    WOW
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